Hi I'm a gastric bypass patient I have blue choice insurance and after loosing 162 pounds insurance approved me for panniculectomy, I'll like to have a Fleur de Li's tummy tuck and pay the difference. I'm searching for a surgeon in Rochester, NY that can do that procedure on me.
Answer: Tummy tuck and massive weight loss Thanks for this question.I think that a regular TT would be best for you based on these photos. The FDL TT is usually used for those people with more laxity in their central abdomen. It is a good operation but does have some added risks and of course a scar that you can't hide in a two piece swimsuit.
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Answer: Tummy tuck and massive weight loss Thanks for this question.I think that a regular TT would be best for you based on these photos. The FDL TT is usually used for those people with more laxity in their central abdomen. It is a good operation but does have some added risks and of course a scar that you can't hide in a two piece swimsuit.
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Answer: Am I a candidate for Fleur de Lis tummy tuck? Insurance approved me for panniculectomy. A tummy tuck may be the best procedure based upon the pictures presented.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Am I a candidate for Fleur de Lis tummy tuck? Insurance approved me for panniculectomy. A tummy tuck may be the best procedure based upon the pictures presented.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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May 21, 2015
Answer: Fleur de lis tummy tuck You appear to have a lot of loose extra skin in your abdomen. You can either have a traditional low horizontal scar with your abdominoplasty or a T-shaped fleur de lis scar. There are pros and cons of each and it is best to discuss this with your surgeon. I would recommend not having surgery until you are at your goal weight. Good luck!
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May 21, 2015
Answer: Fleur de lis tummy tuck You appear to have a lot of loose extra skin in your abdomen. You can either have a traditional low horizontal scar with your abdominoplasty or a T-shaped fleur de lis scar. There are pros and cons of each and it is best to discuss this with your surgeon. I would recommend not having surgery until you are at your goal weight. Good luck!
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Fleur DL Thank you for your question. Based on the photos provided you appear to be a good candidate for a TT. Now the question is which one. The FDL TT is good for patients that have both vertical and horizontal skin laxity. It will leave you with both a low horizontal scar and a midline vertical scar. A board certified PS will help you determine what is best for you. I would caution you that your insurance company has approved you for a panniculectomy which is different from a TT. If a TT is performed you may recieve a unexpected bill from the hospital for the extra time and supplies. Best of luck
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Fleur DL Thank you for your question. Based on the photos provided you appear to be a good candidate for a TT. Now the question is which one. The FDL TT is good for patients that have both vertical and horizontal skin laxity. It will leave you with both a low horizontal scar and a midline vertical scar. A board certified PS will help you determine what is best for you. I would caution you that your insurance company has approved you for a panniculectomy which is different from a TT. If a TT is performed you may recieve a unexpected bill from the hospital for the extra time and supplies. Best of luck
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Abdominolasty after MWL Typically, there will be significant abdominal wall laxity which needs to be repaired as well as the excessive soft tissue in the flanks that needs to be removed. There is also buttocks atrophy associated with weight loss after gastric bypass surgery.In my opinion, a flour-di-lis incision is rarely indicated and can cause additional healing problems due to the triangle that is created in the lower abdomen and the umbilicus being inset in the vertical incision. Unless a vertical scar is already present, the vertical component in a fleur-de-lis is an unnecessary scar in most patients if the geometry of an abdominoplasty and flankplasty are designed properly.A panniculectomy can be indicated when there is skin irritation in the lower abdominal fold or if physical activities are mechanically impeded due to the soft tissue mass.The optimal procedure would be a "lower body lift", which would include an abdominoplasty, flankplasty and buttocks augmentation with fat grafts. The other body contour concerns could be addressed in future stages.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Abdominolasty after MWL Typically, there will be significant abdominal wall laxity which needs to be repaired as well as the excessive soft tissue in the flanks that needs to be removed. There is also buttocks atrophy associated with weight loss after gastric bypass surgery.In my opinion, a flour-di-lis incision is rarely indicated and can cause additional healing problems due to the triangle that is created in the lower abdomen and the umbilicus being inset in the vertical incision. Unless a vertical scar is already present, the vertical component in a fleur-de-lis is an unnecessary scar in most patients if the geometry of an abdominoplasty and flankplasty are designed properly.A panniculectomy can be indicated when there is skin irritation in the lower abdominal fold or if physical activities are mechanically impeded due to the soft tissue mass.The optimal procedure would be a "lower body lift", which would include an abdominoplasty, flankplasty and buttocks augmentation with fat grafts. The other body contour concerns could be addressed in future stages.
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